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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 141: Planetary Defense at NASA

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 141: Planetary Defense at NASA

Update: 2024-10-30
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Ever wondered how NASA monitors asteroids? In our latest episode, we go behind the scenes with Dr. Kelly Fast, NASA’s acting planetary defense officer, to discuss efforts to detect, track, and mitigate threats from near-Earth objects, or NEOs. From asteroid early warning systems to a new spacecraft that will find and track NEOs, learn how NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office is at the forefront of keeping Earth safe from cosmic hazards.

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 141: Planetary Defense at NASA

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 141: Planetary Defense at NASA

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